MAP20: The Gates (Scythe 2)

MAP20: The Gates is the twentieth map of the megawad Scythe 2. It was designed by Erik Alm and uses the music track "Compression of Time" from . It is the last map of the waste episode.

Essentials
At the start go forward, climb up the stairs and go left. Turn right at the intersection then follow the path outside. Here, go to the left side first and enter the opening in the middle. Go around the floating skulls and flip the switch ahead, slightly to your right. Now, move towards the opposite side of the large outside area and enter the middle opening as well. Inside this marble building you see some bars straight ahead and two side passageways.

Take both side passageways and press the switch at the end of each to open the bars, then go through them and press the switch in front. Get out of this area using the passage to your left to arrive back at the outside area. Move towards the opposite side of this area and you'll spot a bridge to your right leading to the central building. Cross it and use the switch behind the BFG9000. The caves on either side of this outside area contain two structures each, which are unlocked by using this switch. Your task is to enter each structure and flip the switch inside, then cross the bridge again and approach the gate to the central building. To the left is the switch that opens the gate, so press it. Inside, take either side stairway and follow the red carpet to the exit portal, triggering the death exit.

Secrets

 * 1) Climb the steps at the start, and go south to the fork. Turn left (east), and go up the steps to press the switch that will reveal the secret alcove northwest from the switch (sector 46). It contains a super shotgun, soul sphere, and box of shotgun shells.
 * 2) On the western side of the map, near the switch that raises the bridge to the main building, lower the wall with a candle in front of it that is south of the switch to reveal a megaarmor and lots of health bonuses. (sector 343)
 * 3) After entering Secret #2, get out of that area, and you will notice a light arrow on the ground. Follow this arrow and the next few arrows to an open passage that will eventually lead you to a megasphere. (sector 534)

Current records
The records for the map at the Doom Speed Demo Archive are:

The data was last verified in its entirety on September 18, 2023.

Things
This level contains the following numbers of things per skill level: